GEORGE TOWN: Monitor lizards are important cleaners of the environment, for they scavenge carcasses before they can rot and yield harmful pathogens. “USM students and the monitor lizards have always had a special connection. Some students even refer to the monitor lizards as crocodiles or komodo dragons,” Prof Shahrul said. Prof Shahrul gave assurance that monitor lizards are not dangerous to humans unless provoked. “Monitor lizards help to control the balance in the environment by clearing carcasses,” he said.

Source: The Star September 18, 2021 23:37 UTC